Advisory Published

USN-3636-1: Ghostscript vulnerabilities

First published: Mon Apr 30 2018(Updated: )

It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled certain PostScript files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of server. (CVE-2016-10317) It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled certain PDF files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-10194)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/ghostscript<9.22~dfsg+1-0ubuntu1.1
9.22~dfsg+1-0ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libgs9<9.22~dfsg+1-0ubuntu1.1
9.22~dfsg+1-0ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=18.04
All of
ubuntu/ghostscript<9.21~dfsg+1-0ubuntu3.1
9.21~dfsg+1-0ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=17.10
All of
ubuntu/libgs9<9.21~dfsg+1-0ubuntu3.1
9.21~dfsg+1-0ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=17.10
All of
ubuntu/ghostscript<9.18~dfsg~0-0ubuntu2.8
9.18~dfsg~0-0ubuntu2.8
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libgs9<9.18~dfsg~0-0ubuntu2.8
9.18~dfsg~0-0ubuntu2.8
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=16.04
All of
ubuntu/ghostscript<9.10~dfsg-0ubuntu10.12
9.10~dfsg-0ubuntu10.12
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=14.04
All of
ubuntu/libgs9<9.10~dfsg-0ubuntu10.12
9.10~dfsg-0ubuntu10.12
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=14.04

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-3636-1?

    The severity of USN-3636-1 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix USN-3636-1?

    To fix USN-3636-1, update the ghostscript and libgs9 packages to the latest versions provided in the advisory.

  • Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by USN-3636-1?

    Versions of Ghostscript up to 9.22~dfsg+1-0ubuntu1.1 and earlier are affected by USN-3636-1.

  • What platforms are impacted by USN-3636-1?

    USN-3636-1 impacts Ubuntu 18.04, 17.10, 16.04, and 14.04 versions of the operating system.

  • What types of files can trigger the vulnerability in USN-3636-1?

    The vulnerability in USN-3636-1 can be triggered by maliciously crafted PostScript and PDF files.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203